Gina,

So glad to hear that Lucy continues to improve and that she is eating again. Hopefully that pesky ear infection will be completely healed soon. No trembling, going for the windshield wipers and tail up....all positive signs. I'm smiling for you two!!!

Regarding home cooking and supplements, I'm able to give you some feedback. Just my experience though. I home cook for my Munchie. His diet was created by a Veterinary Nutritionist from UC Davis here in CA (they complete all the vet training and then receive additional training/education in animal nutrition) and yes, according to the Veterinary Nutritionist, supplementation with vitamins/minerals is required - not an option when feeding a home cooked diet. The Vet Nutritionist calculates how much of what he is to get and then I add to his meals. Munchie's blood work is checked 3 times a year as recommended by his IMS and the Vet Nutritionist to ensure that there are no deficiencies or health issues popping up from something lacking in his diet. I've had to have a consult a couple of times and change the protein source but he is doing very well on his home cooked whitefish and potato. Just had his labs done and everything is a-ok!!

Hope this helps.

Louise